Ross, Donald Roe Born June 8, 1922, in Orleans, NE Died December 18, 2013, in Omaha, NE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 30, 1970, to a seat vacated by Harry Andrew Blackmun. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1970, and received commission on December 12, 1970. Assumed senior status on June 13, 1987. Service terminated on December 18, 2013, due to death. Education: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Army major, Air Corps, 1942-1946 Private practice, Lexington, Nebraska, 1948-1953 Member, Republican Executive Committee, Nebraska, 1952-1953 Mayor, Lexington, Nebraska, 1953 U.S. attorney for the District of Nebraska, 1953-1956 Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1956-1970 General counsel, Republican Party of Nebraska, 1956-1958 Member from Nebraska, Republican National Committee, 1958-1970; vice chairman, 1965-1970 Oral History